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Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies ahead of hurricane season
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which starts June 1.
Real Estate Commission to host free virtual ‘Condorama’ education event
The event is geared toward condominium owners seeking insights on key topics such as community association risk management, wildfire insurance and flood insurance policies.
Committee advances bill to expand special flood hazard areas
Members of the Maui County Council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee have recommended full Council passage of a bill to establish, administratively, a process to expand regulated special flood hazard areas in the Maui County Code. Bill 28 would allow additional flood-prone areas to be included in special flood hazard areas for flood insurance purposes. According […]
Residents advised to review insurance policies and consider flood insurance as wet season continues
As residents and businesses recover from heavy rains and gusty winds last week, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division encourages the public to review and understand their insurance coverages and deductibles.
Residents encouraged to review, consider flood insurance as wet season continues
Consumers need to be aware that most standard homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance coverages can be purchased separately from the National Flood Insurance Program or endorsed onto the policy to supplement a policyholder’s homeowners insurance.
Resources Available for Hawai‘i Residents Impacted by Recent Floods
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has released a list of resources available to Hawaiʻi residents impacted by recent floods.
5-8 Tropical Cyclones Predicted in Central Pacific in 2019 Hurricane Season
For the season as a whole, 5 to 8 tropical cyclones are predicted for the Central Pacific Hurricane basin. This includes depressions, named storms & hurricanes.
Federal Flood Protection Bill Passes State House
Currently, there are over 60,000 flood insurance policies totaling over $13.4 billion throughout the state at risk of being cancelled without the bill.
House Advances 137 Measures, Including Blood Quantum Bill
The House passed 137 bills including measures relating to homelessness, flood insurance, and reducing the blood quantum in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
Public Meeting on New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map
The county is encouraging property owners to attend an information meeting on Aug. 13 that will cover the new FEMA flood insurance rate maps that become effective Sept 19, 2012.
New Flood Maps May Mean Higher Flood Insurance
To assist residents and business owners in understanding the upcoming new flood map changes, there will be a public meeting on March 12 in Kihei.
Free National Flood Insurance Workshop for Professionals
The Dept. of Land & Natural Resources and FEMA will co-sponsor a free workshop March 1 on Maui on the National Flood Insurance Program’s Elevation Certificates.
HANA MEETING TO ADDRESS CHANGE IN FLOOD MAPS
A public meeting will be held in Hana today (Monday, September 14, 2009) to assist residents and business owners in preparing for the potential impact that newly revised flood maps. Several hundred properties across the county will soon be designated as “high risk” flood areas, affecting insurance rates for those property owners.The hana meeting runs […]
NEW FLOOD MAPS MAKE INSURANCE A REQUIREMENT FOR SOME
The County of Maui will host a public meeting to assist residents and business owners in preparing for the potential impact from newly revised flood maps. The changes are expected to affect several hundred properties in areas that will soon be designated as “high risk” flood areas. Major changes to the FIRM include newly flood-mapped […]
